Community Calendar

The Tastings Cookbook Club will meet at Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral at 5:30 with the theme Comfort Foods. Every month, the group will pick a theme and provide a selection of cookbooks to be checked out. You will be able to select a book and prepare a recipe from that cookbook. The group will then gather to share a potluck meal and our recipes.

Louisa County Library will host American Sign Language Night at 5 p.m. This is a great environment to practice signing skills and learn more about deaf culture. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Preschool Read & Rhyme Time is a fun program highlighting early literacy skills. Enjoy short books, rhymes, finger plays, a flannel story, and songs using shakers and rhythm instruments each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Designed for ages 2 through 5 with an accompanying adult or caregiver. Siblings welcome.The Louisa County Library is located at 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral.

B.Y.O.C. – Bring Your Own Craft. Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Call (540) 894-5853, or visit the Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral, for details. Meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Experience “a day in the life” of the Frugal Farmstead at the Heritage Farm from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Using tips from 19th Century literature such as The Virginia Housewife, costumed interpreters engage visitors in performing daily life skills using tools and techniques of the time period. Seasonal activities may include sewing, spinning, weaving, gardening, cooking, laundry and other household chores. The Heritage Farm is located beside the Sargeant Museum at 214 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa.

The women of Gum Spring United Methodist Church will hold their annual craft and bake sale from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Homemade gifts and crafts, bake sale, plants, pumpkin sale and more. Breakfast will be available. The church is located at 191 Cross County Rd., Gum Spring.

Louisa County Library will present Donuts with Dad at 10 a.m. A delicious read-aloud time designed just for dads, uncles, granddads or even older brothers. Come share a favorite book or pick something new. All ages welcome. The library is located at 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral.

Gum Spring United Methodist Church sill host a trunk or treat family event from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. with candy, pumpkin patch, costumes, baked goods, hot dog dinners, a Halloween movie and more. Decorate your vehicle and see if you win the “golden” pumpkin award. The church is located at 191 Cross County Rd., Gum Spring.

The Tastings Cookbook Club will meet at Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral at 5:30 with the theme Comfort Foods. Every month, the group will pick a theme and provide a selection of cookbooks to be checked out. You will be able to select a book and prepare a recipe from that cookbook. The group will then gather to share a potluck meal and our recipes.

Louisa County Library will host American Sign Language Night at 5 p.m. This is a great environment to practice signing skills and learn more about deaf culture. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Preschool Read & Rhyme Time is a fun program highlighting early literacy skills. Enjoy short books, rhymes, finger plays, a flannel story, and songs using shakers and rhythm instruments each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Designed for ages 2 through 5 with an accompanying adult or caregiver. Siblings welcome.The Louisa County Library is located at 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral.

B.Y.O.C. – Bring Your Own Craft. Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Call (540) 894-5853, or visit the Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral, for details. Meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Experience “a day in the life” of the Frugal Farmstead at the Heritage Farm from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Using tips from 19th Century literature such as The Virginia Housewife, costumed interpreters engage visitors in performing daily life skills using tools and techniques of the time period. Seasonal activities may include sewing, spinning, weaving, gardening, cooking, laundry and other household chores. The Heritage Farm is located beside the Sargeant Museum at 214 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa.

The women of Gum Spring United Methodist Church will hold their annual craft and bake sale from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Homemade gifts and crafts, bake sale, plants, pumpkin sale and more. Breakfast will be available. The church is located at 191 Cross County Rd., Gum Spring.

Louisa County Library will present Donuts with Dad at 10 a.m. A delicious read-aloud time designed just for dads, uncles, granddads or even older brothers. Come share a favorite book or pick something new. All ages welcome. The library is located at 881 Davis Hwy., Mineral.

Gum Spring United Methodist Church sill host a trunk or treat family event from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. with candy, pumpkin patch, costumes, baked goods, hot dog dinners, a Halloween movie and more. Decorate your vehicle and see if you win the “golden” pumpkin award. The church is located at 191 Cross County Rd., Gum Spring.